Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing folding paperboard boxes, from purchased paperboard.
Canadian industry
322212 Folding paperboard box manufacturing
Fabrication de boîtes pliantes en carton
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Folding paperboard box manufacturing |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 32221 - Paperboard container manufacturing |
| International correspondence | C1702* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-07-17 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Exclusions
- manufacturing milk cartons (See 322219 Other paperboard container manufacturing (US))
- manufacturing paperboard and converting it into folding boxes (See 322130 Paperboard mills (US))
Examples
- cartons, folding (except milk), made from purchased paperboard
- folding boxes (except corrugated), made from purchased paperboard
- folding containers (except corrugated), made from purchased paperboard
- cartons, folding (except milk), made from purchased paperboard
- folding boxes (except corrugated), made from purchased paperboard
- folding containers (except corrugated), made from purchased paperboard
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
cartons, folding (except milk), made from purchased paperboardfolding boxes (except corrugated), made from purchased paperboardfolding containers (except corrugated), made from purchased paperboard
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-07-17
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-07-17)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: C1702*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 322212
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
322212
Folding paperboard box manufacturing
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 322212 Folding paperboard box manufacturing. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
322212
cartons, folding (except milk), made from purchased paperboard
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as cartons, folding (except milk), made from purchased paperboard. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 322212 Folding paperboard box manufacturing to a business file.
03
322212
folding boxes (except corrugated), made from purchased paperboard
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as folding boxes (except corrugated), made from purchased paperboard. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 322212 Folding paperboard box manufacturing to a business file.
04
322212
folding containers (except corrugated), made from purchased paperboard
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as folding containers (except corrugated), made from purchased paperboard. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 322212 Folding paperboard box manufacturing to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 322211Corrugated and solid fibre box manufacturing
- 322212Folding paperboard box manufacturing
- 322219Other paperboard container manufacturing
Commonly confused with
322219 — Other paperboard container manufacturing
manufacturing milk cartons (See 322219 Other paperboard container manufacturing (US))
322130 — Paperboard mills
manufacturing paperboard and converting it into folding boxes (See 322130 Paperboard mills (US))
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
C1702*Manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard and of containers of paper and paperboard
Approximate correspondence
Folding paperboard box, manufacturing
US NAICS reference322212 - Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing
Source row
322212Folding paperboard box manufacturing
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 322212 cover?
Folding paperboard box manufacturing: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing folding paperboard boxes, from purchased paperboard.
Which level of the hierarchy is 322212?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 322212?
It rolls up to 32221 Paperboard container manufacturing.
Should I stop at 322212 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 322212?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 322212?
Yes. 2 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 322212 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 6 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Wood products, Consumer goods, Food processing, Metal fabrication, Machinery assembly.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 322212?
Yes. The page shows C1702* Manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard and of containers of paper and paperboard.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.